PEREN, JANUARY 31 (MExN): The Peren District Legal Services Authority organised an Orientation programme for Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) & Panel Lawyers at DC Conference Hall, New HQ Peren.
Ajongba Imchen, Secretary PDLSA, Judicial Magistrate, Peren presented the introductory remark on the works of PLVs in various Legal Aid Clinics (LACs) under Peren District and through the effort of PLVs and awareness programmes amongst members of the village council, and in churches and schools.
PLVs were present from Athibung, Jalukie, Dungki, Peren Town, Heningkunglwa, Njauna LACs and other villages.
Best PLV awardee for the year 2013 -14, Rampauyi from Peren District, shared his success story as a PLV. He had assisted a neglected child to get education and a victim of domestic violence to get maintenance besides his other door to door legal aid service in the village.
PLV Lipok from Heningkunglwa and Azeu from Peren Town, who is associated with an NGO working for HIV and drug abuse victims, shared his experience working with the weaker section of society and helping victims of domestic violence in the village.
The issues regarding the absence of a permanent Medical officer at Peren sub jail resulting in neglect of inmates who are victims of drug abuse and HIV positive who require constant medical attention was also discussed.
Panel Lawyer, Esther K Aye highlighted the various activities of PDLSA including court based legal aid services, jail visits, and Lok Adalats conducted since the establishment of PDLSA Front Office in the year 2012.
Nino Iralu, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, introduced the 7 new welfare schemes under the National Legal Services Authority to provide such services by the PLVs and Panel Lawyers according to the local needs and to act as a bridge to connect the beneficiary with the concerned department to avail the services as provided under the schemes.
